News in garlic postharvest knowledge

The garlic market is undergoing a period of significant change, marked by Asian hegemony and the consolidation of Spain as the undisputed leader in Europe, despite the climatic challenges of recent seasons.

The global garlic market is valued at approximately $22.4 billion (2025) and is expected to reach $29.69 billion by 2030.

China accounts for between 75% and 80% of global production. Its provinces of Shandong and Henan are the "breadbasket" of global garlic. India remains the world's second-largest producer (approximately 10%), driven by strong domestic consumption and specialized varieties. Egypt, South Korea, and Argentina complete the global "top five."

Spain is the leading producer and exporter in the European Union. In 2025, the sector demonstrated a remarkable capacity for recovery. In December 2025, Spanish garlic exports increased by 9.2%, demonstrating that, despite competition, the world continues to demand the distinctive flavor of Spanish garlic.

The main buyers worldwide are Indonesia (the world's largest importer), Brazil, the United States, and the European Union.

Below are advances in post-harvest handling based on studies published during 2025; the research on processed garlic are predominant.

Contents

• Sustainable Garlic Production and Value Chain Development: A Holistic Review of Post-Harvest Technological
• Image processing for garlic clove removal 
• Temperature is key for peeled garlic cloves
• Bioactive compounds of garlic and elephant garlic 
• Shelf life extension in tomatoes
• Sensitivity of fungi isolated from spoiled tomato to garlic and clove extracts
• Garlic peel extract as coating to extend avocado shelf life for 7 days

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